Jay Edward Jones

Jay E. Jones, 70, of Youngstown, died unexpectedly early Sunday morning, February 2nd, at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center in Youngstown.

He was born June 13, 1954, in Youngstown, a son of Robert and Mary Jean (Haag) Jones.

Jay was a 1972 graduate of Boardman High School. He owned and operated his own civil engineering business, Technical Land Consultants for over 30 years, he also owned and operated the Autograph Network retiring from both late last year. 

He married the former Linda L. Keller on August 16, 1975. They shared nearly 50 years of marriage and many wonderful memories together. She survives him.

Jay and his wife were members of Zion Lutheran Church in Youngstown. He was a member of Allen Masonic Lodge #276 F&AM, among numerous other Masonic affiliations. Jay was deeply involved with the Shriners, serving as past President of the Youngstown Shrine Club, and also belonging to the Austintown Eagles Club. His dedication to the Shriners’ mission led him to start the Rise and Shrine Bike Run, an event that raised significant funds for Shriners Children’s Hospitals, helping provide care for children in need.

Jay was very creative and had an engineering mind, always tinkering and fixing things. His greatest joy was being with his family, whom he dearly loved. He was a kind, loving husband, father, brother, son grandfather and most importantly friend. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Besides his wife, Jay is survived by his mother, Mary Jean Jones, of Boardman. He also leaves behind two sons, John Jones, of Canfield, and Joseph (Brandy) Jones, of Mineral Ridge; two grandsons, Joseph and Jayden; a sister-in-law, Nancy Jones, of Lexington, KY; two brothers-in-law, Jerry (Diane) Keller, of Austintown, and Billy (Mary) Keller, of Boardman; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Del and Robert Jones.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 11th, at the Zion Lutheran Church, 3300 Canfield Rd., Youngstown, with Pastor Duane Jesse officiating.

Friends may call from 4-7 PM Monday, February 10th, at the Lane Funeral Home Austintown Chapel, 5797 Mahoning Ave., Austintown, and from 10-11 AM Tuesday at the church.

A Masonic Service will take place following calling hours on Monday February 10th at the funeral home. 

He will be laid to rest in Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Youngstown Shrine Club, 1735 W. South Range Rd., North Lima, OH 44452.